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Review | Oct 16, 2013 by Hollin Jones

FXpansion's BFD3 has arrived! BFD2 is still much loved and used for drum production... but, will BFD 3 take the crown for best acoustic drum instrument in a plug-in? Read our review to find out more.

Tutorial | Oct 16, 2013 by Mike Watkinson

In Pro Tools 11 the Workspace Browser has received a major update, not only in its look but also functionality. Finding files has never been easier and Mike Watkinson is here to explain how and why.

Review | Oct 15, 2013 by Lynda Arnold

Those who score music usually reach for Sibelius or Finale. However, PreSonus have recently acquired Notion, which at version 4, looks set to provide a capable alternative. Lynda Arnold checks it out.

Editorial | Oct 15, 2013 by Peter Schwartz

The jury is most definitely in about Logic Pro X, and the overall reaction is very positive. One of the areas to receive some love from Apple was the Score Editor! Peter Schwartz takes a closer look.

Review | Oct 14, 2013 by G.W. Childs IV

Probably the most talked about analog synths in 2013 are from Korg. G. W. Childs wasted no time getting hands on with the Volca Keys, which at under $150 is a steal, but how does it sound and perform?

Tutorial | Oct 14, 2013 by Tadhg Leonard

Make the most of those versatile dummy clips in Ableton Live 9 with this creative tip by Tadhg Leonard. Learn how to use them for advanced control of your effects via different launch modes.

News | Oct 14, 2013 by Rounik Sethi

The Swedish based makers behind Soundation Studio today have introduced the first social remix contest with video collaboration. Interested how this works? We are too.

Review | Oct 13, 2013 by Lynda Arnold

In our continuing series of using sound as a healing tool, Lynda Arnold returns with a review of Ambiscience for iPhone: a powerful app capable of altering your brainwaves using binaural beats.

News | Oct 12, 2013 by Rounik Sethi

Watch this Logic Pro X Score Editor course '" by Peter 'SKI' Schwartz '" and you'll be notating your scores, making parts and creating lead sheets before you can say fortissimo! Really!!

Review | Oct 11, 2013 by G.W. Childs IV

Good quality headphones tend to last a lifetime... so a good, comfy pair of cans make for a good investment. G. W. Childs tries on the Yamaha MT-220 studio headphones for size and reports back...

News | Oct 11, 2013 by Rounik Sethi

Featuring Five Classic API Modules, the Vision Channel Strip by Universal Audio Provides the Punch, Presence, and Color of API's Flagship Console. Find out more in UA's press release.

Tutorial | Oct 11, 2013 by G.W. Childs IV

In this tutorial, sound designer, G. W. Childs, delves into a Macklemore and Lewis track, Can't Hold Us. Using FL Studio 11's Poizone, G.W. shows how to recreate its minimal synth sound.

News | Oct 10, 2013 by Rounik Sethi

Compatible with Pro Tools 10 and Pro Tools 11, the new Air Instrument Expansion Pack includes 2.0 enhancements to its 5 core offerings plus 2 additional instruments: Loom and Vacuum Pro.

Interview | Oct 10, 2013 by Rounik Sethi

How do you create the music for Infinity Blade III: the latest, most visually and sonically stunning game for iOS to date? Composer, Josh Aker, knows the score and reveals all to us in this interview.

Tutorial | Oct 10, 2013 by Noah Pred

There's grooves and then there's grooves. In this tutorial, Ableton Certified Trainer, Noah Pred, shows how to take your Ableton Live 9 groove creations to the next level polyrhythmically.